Senior Solutions Architect

Bank of America; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a Solution Architect to design and deliver end-to-end technology solutions aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards. You will bridge business needs with technical implementation, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, defining program architectures, and guiding the lifecycle from ideation to delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT architecture or engineering roles.
• 5+ years in financial services industry.
• 3+ years in integration services programming and architecture.
• 2+ years delivering payments and financial-network solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Define solution architecture for programs and projects in line with enterprise standards.
• Conduct feasibility and impact analyses for proposed solutions.
• Develop architecture artifacts such as Data Flow Diagrams (DFD).
• Provide guidance through the solution lifecycle from ideation to delivery.
• Support Agile planning, estimation, and readiness assessments.
• Ensure security, governance, and cloud standards compliance.
• Advise on platforms, integration patterns and best practices.

Skills

IT architecture

Financial services experience

Integration services

Payments / financial networks

Security models

Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)

Enterprise architecture

Architectural artifacts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

About this job

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates' physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Overview

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end technology solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Define solution architecture for programs and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
• Conduct feasibility and impact analysis for proposed solutions
• Develop architecture artifacts such as:
• Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)
• Provide guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from ideation to delivery
• Support Agile planning, estimation, and readiness assessments
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and cloud standards
• Advise on technology platforms, integration patterns, and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of IT experience, specifically in architecture or engineering
• 5+ years financial services industry experience
• 3+ years of experience in integration services programming and architecture
• 2+ years proven experience in delivery innovated and newer trends in payments / financial networks - specific examples required
• Knowledge of Payments data/object/service models
• Knowledge of HSMs and security models
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and governance practices
• Knowledge of network integration with 3rd party networks including ACH, RTP and Card Networks
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks
• Ability to create and review architectural artifacts

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent working experience
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud technologies - with a focus on AWS
• 8+ years financial services industry experience
• 2+ years Digital payment implementation experience
• 3+ years Previous Bank of America Experience
• 2+ years Proven experience in delivery innovated and newer trends in payments / financial networks
• Ability to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences